A car accident can transform a normal day into one you will spend months, or even years, recovering from. Between emergency medical care, ongoing treatment, and lost income, the costs of a collision add up quickly, and insurance companies rarely make the process easy. A Florida car accident lawyer can help you assert your legal rights and pursue the full compensation you are owed.
Working with a personal injury attorney means having an advocate who handles the complicated details on your behalf. At The Umansky Law Firm, our team has extensive experience representing accident victims across Florida. We investigate the cause of your accident, identify every liable party, and negotiate assertively with insurers to secure a fair outcome for you.
Florida requires all drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance, commonly referred to as PIP. Under Florida Statute § 627.736, PIP provides up to $10,000 to cover medical expenses and 60 percent of lost wages after an accident, regardless of who was at fault. To access these benefits, you must seek medical treatment within 14 days of your collision.
PIP coverage has its limits, however. A single emergency room visit, diagnostic imaging, or referral to a specialist can exhaust those funds quickly when serious injuries are involved. When your expenses outpace PIP coverage and your condition qualifies under Florida’s serious injury threshold (which covers permanent injury, lasting and significant scarring, or substantial loss of a bodily function), you may have the right to bring a claim against the responsible driver.
A car accident attorney in Florida can assess your case and help you determine whether that route is available to you. Call The Umansky Law Firm today to explore what options may be available to you.
Under Florida Statutes § 768.81, the state now follows a modified comparative negligence system with a 51-percent bar. Under this rule, you can only recover damages if you are found to be 50 percent or less responsible for the accident. If your share of fault exceeds that threshold, you lose your right to compensation entirely.
Even if you are partially at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Insurance adjusters often try to assign more blame to claimants than the evidence justifies, which is why having a car crash attorney in your corner matters so much. We gather evidence, consult witnesses, and build the clearest possible picture of what actually happened so your share of fault is not unfairly inflated. Contact our team today and let us take a closer look at your case.
If you successfully pursue a claim against the at-fault driver, you may recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include compensation for medical bills, future healthcare costs, lost income, and diminished earning capacity. Beyond financial losses, you may also seek compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life resulting from your injury.
Working with a Florida auto accident lawyer from The Umansky Law Firm means having a team that will document every loss tied to your collision. We collaborate with medical and financial professionals when needed to calculate the full value of your claim, and we are not afraid to push back when insurers attempt to minimize what you are owed. Should an insurer refuse to negotiate fairly, our team is equally prepared to advocate for you in court. Reach out today to get started.
The consequences of a serious car collision can ripple through your life for years. Our attorneys at The Umansky Law Firm are dedicated to helping accident victims throughout Florida understand their rights and pursue meaningful compensation. We bring a focused, client-centered approach to every case and are ready to fight for you.
A Florida car accident lawyer from our firm will assess the details of your case, explain your legal options, and advocate for the compensation you need to move forward. Contact The Umansky Law Firm today to schedule your free case consultation.
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